Robbery Attempt At Bradenton Park Leads To Arrests

BRADENTON, FL — An alleged robbery attempt at Manatee Palms Park led to the arrest of two men Monday night when their would-be victim was able to get away and call 911.

According to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, a man was in the 6510 First Ave. E. park around 7 p.m. July 17 when he was approached by two others. One of the men reportedly told the victim to “give us everything you got,” according to an email from the sheriff’s office. The man then indicated the other was armed, but the victim did not see a gun, authorities noted.

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“The victim took off running southwest through the park followed by the two suspects," the email said. The victim managed to make it to a nearby house and call 911 when his two alleged attackers took off.

When deputies arrived, they were able to locate two men who matched the description the victim gave them. Dustin Root, 26, and Christian Comfort, 21, were both arrested on attempted robbery charges. Authorities say they did not find a gun on either man.

The victim in the case has not been identified. Deputies say the man did not suffer injuries during the incident.

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